Could Use Some Opinions

Longtime Yotafan · 09-13-2009, 06:49 PM

I've currently got a 90 K5 Blazer I'm working on but I've always been a huge fan of Toyota Trucks. I learned to drive on an '87 2WD Regular Cab and I've had one of some sort ever since. Right now we've got an '89 2WD Regular Cab.

Anyway....while looking around the local CL I found an '86 4Runner 4X4 with the 22RE. Pics looked good so I went to check it out. Outside, it's real nice. Only a tiny bit of rust starting at the bottom of both sides right behind the rear wheel wells and a tiny bit on the back of the cab corner. 3" lift, 33" tires, nice wheels, fender flares, 2 tops and so on. Almost no rust underneath, real good shape. The hood has been replaced and is primer black, but it doesn't look bad because the wheels are black. It runs great, new idler arm, shocks, rear main seal and much more. Needs a steering shock and sway bar, nothing else mechanically. Has about 210K on the body and the motor.

However, all that said the interior is crap. I mean crap. the carpet and seats are tan and are trashed. The dash is gray along with the door panels and they seem ok, just dirty. The vinyl in the back is tan and is in terrible shape. The rear seat, too. He's asking $3200 which I think is a bit high. He went down to $3000 today but I was thinking of offering $2500.

Whatcha think? I can show you pictures from the listing of the outside, but not the interior. Is it worth it to buy and redo the interior?

This ad is not displayed to registered members.
Register your free account today and become a member on Yotatech!

whokrz · 09-13-2009, 07:12 PM

$2500 is ok with a decent interior and in running condition.
$3000 for a trashed interior and a motor that runs is way to much.

If you have some mechanical ability and can work on cars I would recommend finding a 4runner that has a good interior, body, frame, wiring harness and efi components, but has a blown engine for $500 - $1500. Then fully rebuild the engine which should be under $1500. This would give you a nice interior and new motor for $3000 or less.

Longtime Yotafan · 09-13-2009, 07:25 PM

What do you think it is worth and what about costs to redo the interior? The body is very nice and these rarely come up for sale in my area.

dub tek · 09-17-2009, 02:36 AM

Longtime <<<<- has return PM

I have the pics you asked for

ocdropzone · 09-17-2009, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longtime Yotafan

What do you think it is worth and what about costs to redo the interior? The body is very nice and these rarely come up for sale in my area.

hard to tell w/o the craigslist add or some pics.

You can find 4runner seats f/r for $100 periodically etc..theoretically you can get all the interior junk for $250. It all depends on how bad you want it.

Sounds like a $2K truck to me...

Longtime Yotafan · 09-17-2009, 09:32 PM

That's what I thought, too and turned it down. Thanks for the input. Looking for something else now, either a 4Runner or a Scout. Looking at a couple on here and a couple local.

desertcamper67 · 09-17-2009, 10:27 PM

Sounds about par for an very used 23 year old truck.
That K5 has the solid axle doesn't it? Thats a sweet ride too. I bet it rides better than just about any solid axle Toyota.

Longtime Yotafan · 09-18-2009, 10:11 PM

Yeah, the K5 rides really nice and has a almost new engine, transmission and 4x4 parts. The body is terrible, but it runs and drives awesome. I'm working on the body now, putting in all new flooring, new coverings in the bed, roll bar, redoing the seats, dash and window motors inside; outside putting on a new tailgate, fender flares, rocker panels, paint and tires. It should be relatively nice when done. I'll probably sell it, though, because it's just bigger than I need.

desertcamper67 · 09-24-2009, 11:07 PM

Yeah I hear you. You need wider trails too for a rig that big. I love the Toyota size but with I had the Chevy's power.

09-13-2009, 07:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
whokrz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Suisun City, California Posts: 346	$2500 is ok with a decent interior and in running condition. $3000 for a trashed interior and a motor that runs is way to much. If you have some mechanical ability and can work on cars I would recommend finding a 4runner that has a good interior, body, frame, wiring harness and efi components, but has a blown engine for $500 - $1500. Then fully rebuild the engine which should be under $1500. This would give you a nice interior and new motor for $3000 or less. __________________ 1990 4runner, 22re, R151, 4.7, 5.29s, E-locker front, Lock-Rite rear, 37" MTRs, 51" rears all around Trail Reviews http://www.gentryoffroad.com Toyota Factory Service Manuals http://ncttora.com/fsm/index.html

09-17-2009, 02:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
dub tek Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: 44224 OHIO Posts: 72	Longtime <<<<- has return PM I have the pics you asked for __________________ Yotatech's Resident Volkswagen Tech... GlobalGarage MyRig

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

09-13-2009, 07:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
Longtime Yotafan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 4	What do you think it is worth and what about costs to redo the interior? The body is very nice and these rarely come up for sale in my area.

09-17-2009, 09:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
Longtime Yotafan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 4	That's what I thought, too and turned it down. Thanks for the input. Looking for something else now, either a 4Runner or a Scout. Looking at a couple on here and a couple local.

09-18-2009, 10:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
Longtime Yotafan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 4	Yeah, the K5 rides really nice and has a almost new engine, transmission and 4x4 parts. The body is terrible, but it runs and drives awesome. I'm working on the body now, putting in all new flooring, new coverings in the bed, roll bar, redoing the seats, dash and window motors inside; outside putting on a new tailgate, fender flares, rocker panels, paint and tires. It should be relatively nice when done. I'll probably sell it, though, because it's just bigger than I need.